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Monument record TR 34 SW 951 - Medieval walls, York Street, Dover
Summary
Chalk walls, aligned ENE-WSW, and thought to be of 12th/13th century or earlier date were located on York Street during at watching brief there in 1991 (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3192 4129 (4m by 5m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 1991, British Telecom dug a trench 4m deep along York Road, Dover. The sides were obscured by shoring but Oxford Archaeological Unit inspected the trench. A Medieval occupation layer, sealed by windblown sand, was uncovered. Chalk walls, aligned ENE-WSW, and thought to be of 12th/13th century or earlier date were also seen within the trench. The dating was based upon one body sherd. (1)
<1> Oxford Archaeological Unit, 1991, York St, Dover: Telecom Trench Watching Brief, 20/2/91 (Unpublished document). SKE16756.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE16756 Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeological Unit. 1991. York St, Dover: Telecom Trench Watching Brief, 20/2/91.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event Boundary: York St, Dover: Telecom Trench Watching Brief (EKE11009)
- Intrusive Event: York St, Dover: Telecom Trench Watching Brief (EKE15392)
Record last edited
Dec 21 2016 4:38PM